Ireland winger Alison Miller believes beating New Zealand in 2014 can help inspire her side to go all the way at next month's Women's Rugby World Cup.

Garry Ringrose is set to miss Ireland's Autumn Internationals against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina after undergoing shoulder surgery.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt believes the added responsibility his players took on during a successful summer tour will stand them in good stead for future Tests.

Ireland captain Rhys Ruddock was impressed by the way his troops overcame what he believes was their toughest test of the summer tour, after battling past Japan in Tokyo.

Ireland scrum coach Greg Feek has hailed the team spirit among his squad as they prepare for their final mid-year international against Japan.

Keith Earls insisted that winning with the Irish team was significantly more important than any personal accolade after he set a new national record for most tries scored in an international season.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has his fingers crossed that his troops won't be too hot and bothered to perform when they take on Japan tomorrow.

The legendary Irish rugby broadcaster Fred Cogley has passed away at the age of 82.

With the pool stages complete, it is crunch time at the World Rugby Under-20s Championship in Georgia.

The vast majority of the international rugby summer tours started this weekend with England, Ireland and Scotland all getting wins while the British & Irish Lions are busy in New Zealand.